Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (NYSE: KKR) is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. Founded in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg, Henry Kravis, and George Roberts, KKR initially focused on leveraged buyouts before expanding into other investment strategies. The firm went public in 2010, raising USD 1.25 billion in its initial public offering. As of December 2021, KKR managed USD 471 billion in assets and employed over 2,000 professionals across 20 industries worldwide.

KKR's main products and services include:

• Private Equity: KKR's flagship business, focusing on leveraged buyouts and growth equity investments across various sectors.

• Credit: Offering a range of credit investment strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, and structured products.

• Real Assets: Investing in real estate, infrastructure, and energy assets globally.

• Capital Markets: Providing capital markets services and solutions to KKR's portfolio companies and third-party clients.

• Insurance: Offering insurance solutions through its strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the insurance sector.

In recent years, KKR has continued to expand its global footprint and diversify its investment strategies. The firm raised its largest European fund to date in November 2019, securing EUR 5.8 billion for private equity deals in Western Europe. KKR has also been active in acquisitions, agreeing to purchase British power generation company ContourGlobal for GBP 1.75 billion in May 2022. The firm's co-founders, Henry Kravis and George Roberts, stepped down as Co-CEOs in 2021 but continue to serve as Co-Executive Chairmen, overseeing KKR's strategic direction and growth initiatives.